News
17 August, 2025
Lowood SES headquarters expansion now underway
SOMERSET Council has begun construction on the Lowood SES Headquarters building extension project at 17 Lindemans Road, Lowood.
Contractor Daniel Banditt Constructions started work on the $570,000 project on Monday, 4 August.
Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt said the Lowood SES Group was growing steadily in volunteer numbers.
“This 150sqm expansion will increase the headquarters’ floor space by 46 per cent, creating more space for training, another office, an improved personnel entrance and all-weather access to bathroom facilities,” Cr Wendt said.
“An additional vehicle bay will ease congestion for the group’s fleet of vehicles, trailers and flood boat.
“The new and larger rooms will enhance the Lowood SES Group’s operational capacity and responsiveness during significant weather events.”
Cr Wendt said Council was proud to support the facility’s upgrade.
“The current building was constructed in 2013, and over these 12 years the Lowood SES Group’s needs and the community’s needs have increased,” Cr Wendt said.
“We’re excited to support our SES volunteers and all the great work they do for the community.”
